The government has intensified the fight against corruption following the presidential assent to the Conflict of Interest Bill. During the signing of the law at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, President William Ruto stated that the enactment of the Bill…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 31 — The government has directed all public universities to revise fees for academic programmes downward, effective September 1. Higher Education Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala issued the directive in a letter addressed to Vice Chancellors and Principals…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has challenged the newly reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to urgently restore the public’s eroded trust, warning that failure to do so could drag the country into yet another fiercely contested and potentially…
A newly published study has revealed key findings on fish health and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Lake Victoria. The cage aquaculture industry is growing rapidly to meet increasing demand for fish, but mass deaths of farmed tilapia have become increasingly…
The Government has announced a reduction in university fees for all academic programmes in public universities, in a move aimed at easing the financial burden on students and their families. According to the Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has affirmed Kenya’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of its citizens living and working abroad, stating: “Kenya will never abandon its people.” Mudavadi made the remarks when he hosted Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan…
Nairobi, Kenya, Jul 31 – The government is rolling out a new set of stringent measures to combat tobacco use, which health officials say is contributing to the alarming rise in cancer and other non-communicable diseases in the country. Health…
Senators have proposed more punitive measures against individuals selling tobacco products to the underage in the country. During a debate on the Tobacco Control Amendment Bill 2024, Senators also pushed for a complete ban on flavors and additives contained in…
KISUMU, Kenya, Jul 31 — Tourism stakeholders in Kisumu County have endorsed the planned increment of park fees by the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS), with an emphasis on improved service delivery in the sector. While attending a public participation forum…
The government has stepped up efforts to assist Kenyans facing legal challenges abroad. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has confirmed that citizens in foreign prisons are receiving consular attention through Kenya’s diplomatic…